Candax Sets 2007 Capex at $25.4 Million

Candax Energy has approved a net capital expenditure budget for 2007 of US$25.4 million (firm plus contingent). The budget includes expenditures on the following projects, with the major portion dedicated to El Bibane:

- El Bibane Redevelopment Program
- Ezzaouia Existing well workovers and two development infill wells in the Jurassic reservoir
- Ezzaouia Water flood project
- Ezzaouia Deep Triassic exploration well
- Chaal Appraisal well
- Madagascar New Production Sharing Contract - first year Phase 1 commitment

On the El Bibane Redevelopment Project (73.8% Working Interest), final preparation for drilling continues in Tunisia. The Alastair jack-up rig has safely arrived in Zarzis port and is awaiting arrival of certain key equipment required for safety and environmental considerations prior to final certification, including a jack-up support barge for mud handling to replace a floating support barge previously sourced. Management continues to evaluate all potential options to accelerate the timing of the drilling program.

Significant work is planned for the Ezzaouia Field (31.4% Working Interest) in 2007, including:

- The workover of five wells will begin in January 2007 which should add approximately 500 bbls/day (gross) to current production;

- Subject to rig availability, two infill wells are planned for mid to late 2007 to maximize primary production in the field in areas not being efficiently drained by the current wells;
- Following the completion of ongoing reservoir simulation studies, a water flood program will be implemented in the Jurassic reservoir, which should significantly increase reserves; and

- Subject to final agreement with the Government of Tunisia and rig availability, Candax plans to test the multi-Tcf Deep Triassic exploration prospect at Ezzaouia in the second half of 2007

On the Company's Chaal-1 well (60% Working Interest), a project team is being established by the partners (Candax, Mitsubishi and SMIP) in early 2007 to further evaluate the results of the Chaal-1 well. The team's goal will then be to design a well program that can minimize the formation damage experienced during the drilling of Chaal-1 and maximize the flow capability through a sidetrack or new deviated well. Subject to the team's agreement, contingent capital expenditures have been included in the budget for a well in the second half of 2007.

Candax is also pleased to report that in preparation for the drilling and development programs in 2007, several important additions have been made to the operational management team in Tunisia. New drilling and project management teams have already been established, as well as a permanent Health, Safety & Environmental Manager starting in January. These changes are designed to enhance and strengthen the operating capability of Candax.

In other news, Candax is pleased to announce that on November 2nd 2006, the Company signed a Production Sharing Contract for Block 1101 onshore Madagascar with OMNIS (Office des Mines Nationales et des Industries Strategiques), which is awaiting Presidential ratification. The Company has a working interest of 60% and will operate the Permit, whilst its partner EAX, a Dubai company, holds 40%. The Block measures approximately 15,000 square kilometers and the Company's commitment in Phase I (two year period) includes geological and geochemical studies, 2D seismic and one well for a commitment of US$1.5 million.

Candax Energy Inc. is an international energy company with its head office in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and management offices in London, Dubai and Tunis. The Company holds a number of concessions in Tunisia through its subsidiary companies and is involved in the exploration and production of oil, gas and power generation in the country. Candax was formed through the combination of a highly experienced executive management team with successful Canadian founders and financiers, to develop an international upstream oil and gas project portfolio. Candax is initially focusing its growth activities on production and development projects in the Middle East and North Africa, where the group has strong relationships as well as extensive management experience.